Pianist Series: Jorge Luis Prats

Jorge Luis Prats

A special case, Jorge Luis Prats. Born in Cuba, in his twenties he won several piano prizes. But visa problems thwarted a free life as a concert pianist in the West.

Prats chose his family and stayed in Cuba. It was not until he was in his fifties that he was rediscovered and finally made his breakthrough. Prats' playing is showered with superlatives, he is praised for his virtuosity, also in Iberia , which he will perform again in the Main Hall.

Iberia of Albeniz

Painting your native country in sound is the dream of many composers, and for Spaniards in particular, that dream can come true.

The regional folklore, especially flamenco, has spectacular rhythms. Guitar, castanets and the typical Andalusian footwork are masterfully expressed by Isaac Albéniz in Iberia .

But this work is not just 'olé': it contains impressionistic elements, which Albéniz became familiar with during his fifteen years in Paris. The technically challenging and complex Iberia is a monument in the piano repertoire.

An unforgettable musical experience

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!